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Pigeon-powered internet packet from 25 years ago up for auction

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A surviving data packet from a unique pigeon-based internet project, launched 25 years ago, is being auctioned at Christie's. This experimental network aimed to transmit internet data using carrier pigeons, a concept now attracting bids up to $4,000. AI

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Pigeon-powered internet packet from 25 years ago up for auction

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Pigeon-powered internet packet goes under the hammer at Christie's

    25 years after taking flight, a surviving packet from the world's most impractical network has attracted a $4,000 bid

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